A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the SNMP daemon bsnmpd. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation by the libbsnmp.so.6 library when it accepts getBulkRequest requests. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit these vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code on the target system within the security context of bsnmpd process, or cause the service to terminate resulting in a denial of service.

Protection Overview

This protection will detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway product to the latest IPS update. For information on how to update IPS, go to SBP-2006-05, Protection tab and select the version of your choice.